The Jackal (1997)
Movie 2h 4m ★ 6.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
The Jackal is an action, adventure and crime movie from 1997. It is directed by Michael Caton-Jones. The cast includes David Hayman, Richard Gere and Jack Black. The running time is 2h 4m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.
Synopsis
Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.
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Cast & crew
- Michael Caton-JonesDirector
- David Haymanas Terek Murad
- Richard Gereas Declan Mulqueen
- Jack Blackas Ian Lamont
- Bruce Willisas The Jackal
- J.K. Simmonsas FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon
- Richard Linebackas FBI Agent McMurphy
- Ravil Isyanovas Ghazzi Murad
- Sidney Poitieras Carter Preston
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Questions about The Jackal
- What genre is The Jackal?
- The Jackal is categorised as Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Jackal?
- David Hayman, Richard Gere, Jack Black, Bruce Willis, J.K. Simmons appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Jackal?
- Michael Caton-Jones directed The Jackal.
- How long is The Jackal?
- The Jackal runs for 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- Is The Jackal worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Jackal?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
